Basic information about DSY file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension DSY（*.DSY or *.dsy）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the DSY file yourself.

There are 4 file types using the DSY file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the DSY file with their brief description and a list of programs that support DSY file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the DSY file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the DSY file?
  • How to open a DSY file?
  • What programs do I need to open a DSY file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a DSY file?
  • How to convert DSY files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to DSY file format?


1.Detail information about DSY file extension: DAISY AdAkta Container File Format

File type DAISY AdAkta Container File Format Category Compressed Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description DSY file is a DAISY AdAkta Container File Format. The dsy file extension is associated with applications (AdAkta), that are developed by DAISY. DAISY container is used to store images, documents, DICOM images, image sequences, etc.

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This dsy file type entry was marked as obsolete and no longer supported file format.

This type of file is no longer actively used and is most likely obsolete. This is typically the case for system files in old operating systems, file types from long discontinued software, or previous versions of certain file types (like documents, projects etc.) that were replaced in higher versions of their original programs.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DSY files


2.Detail information about DSY file extension: Directory Synchronizer Project File

File type Directory Synchronizer Project File Category Data Files
Developer AJC File format N/A
Description DSY file is a Directory Synchronizer Project File developed by AJC.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DSY files

Windows		 AJC Directory Synchronizer


3.Detail information about DSY file extension: Besta Video File

File type Besta Video File Category Video Files
Developer Besta File format N/A
Description DSY file is a Besta Video File developed by Besta.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DSY files

Windows		 Transfer to a Besta Electronic Dictionary


4.Detail information about DSY file extension: PC Draft Symbol Library File

File type PC Draft Symbol Library File Category Misc Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description DSY file is a PC Draft Symbol Library File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DSY files

Windows		 PC Draft



Can't open a DSY file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.DSY”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the DSY extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support DSY file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of DSY files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a DSY file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a DSY file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a DSY file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the DSY file is damaged.
  • Whether the DSY file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the DSY file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the DSY file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the DSY file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a DSY file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a DSY file.

If the DSY file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.